The Lost Shepherd: Finding and Keeping the Right Pastor - Softcover

A season without a pastor can be challenging for any congregation, but with solid leadership and a strong Pastoral Search Committee, it can be a time of great growth as well. In The Lost Shepherd, experienced pastors and Bible teachers Robert Spradling and Warren Wiersbe show you the ways a Pastoral Search Committee can most effectively serve its purpose biblically, efficiently, and successfully.

With wisdom, common sense, and sometimes humor, the authors offer advice for committees on topics such as selecting a chairperson; cooperating with key ministry people in the church; assessing the needs of the congregation and evaluating candidates; and planning a dedication service for a new pastor.

Ministry veterans Spradling and Wiersbe share biblical wisdom and practical advice in a much-needed resource that will guide Pastoral Search Committees in their procedure and decisions. The authors explain:

"God...will help you find the right pastor for your church. That's what this book is about. We want to give you spiritual guidance from the Bible in finding, calling, and keeping the right pastor."

In this concise, much-needed resource, Spradling and Wiersbe provide answers to the questions Pastoral Search Committees most frequently ask, helping your committee find, call, and keep the right pastor.

Robert K. Spradling has over thirty years' experience as a pastor and currently serves as Director of Church Development Services, an extension ministry of Appalachian Bible College.

Warren W. Wiersbe is a Bible teacher, conference speaker, and author of more than 150 books. The former senior pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Dr. Wiersbe also served as general director of Back to the Bible for five years.